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The simplest place would be Amazon. The budget range is quite large depending on the weight, brand and quality you go for. As a general rule, get one that has adjustable weight slots, a belt strap as well as shoulder straps, and if possible find a local fitness store or gym and try them on. Do have perspective on this as…
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I understand why protein is best measured in grams per kilo/pound, but why fat? Overall calorie intake is most precisely measured by weighing the macronutrients and multiplying them by the appropriate number, but are you referring to a specific fat minimum or other reason for measuring fat per gram?
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For the ones that work, if you ask you are not prepared to use them safely. If you wear a weighted vest for 4+ hours a day, preferably one at least 10lbs, and keep your activity at the same level, you can gain a small boost. This boost would be equivalent to the weight of the vest vs your body weight and the length of time…
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Plan for a re-feed meal where you eat what you crave. Have the meal with joy and abandon, and then carry on eating willfully and in line with your plans.
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It depends on how you define exercise. I would not class the walking anyone does to get about on a day to day basis as exercise. I would call that living normally and part of what makes up your activity level. Choosing to walk an extra mile or 30 minutes or take a longer route, consciously adding activity in the form of…
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This is why I returned to an analogue scale. I have no idea how accurate it is and don't really care. I weigh in my kitchen on tile on the same place after urinating in the morning at the same time, and it does not change if I get off and on several times. I would say if you have a scale that enables you to do this, keep…
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In my opinion, you can either make small gradual changes that reduce how much and how often you eat until that amount either equals zero, or is a manageable amount; or you can change your environment so drastically that your old options are not available to you, and changing your environment back is too costly. The first…
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No. Keep yourself healthy with good habits, see if it draws in naturally after 6-18 months, and if it doesn't either accept it or look into cosmetic options.
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Unless you have a pre-existing kidney or other disorder, too much protein is only a problem if it stops you from getting sufficient fat or carbs for energy. If you are looking to build lean muscle, and are doing strength/power exercise, I would call your current intake of 1g/lb more than fine. Even going up to 1.4g/lb,…
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Hi Natasha. Excellent first step for you as changing your environment makes it far more likely to stay on track. Less temptation. Do add me and everyone else feel free to as well. We can help each other on the sometimes arduous road ahead.
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This. Any spot reduction seen is wishful thinking or the result of your good eating and overall exercise habits. The only exercise that can draw your waist in is an abdominal vacuum, but that is strengthening muscles, not reducing fat.
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Exercise is necessary for health, good body recomposition and long term body fat maintenance, especially at lower levels. It is not the primary way to reduce body weight and fat however. As has been said, focus more on your eating habits and monitor them well. 2lbs per week is achievable, but often only in the early days.…
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Points for Heidi and the excellent, clear explanation.
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You are the man. The body is usually smarter than we are.
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In my experience, Quest make my preferred protein bars, and BulkPowders and Protein World make my preferred protein powders. The long and short of it is you will need to try multiple sources to find the one you like best. Any valid protein powder should have at least 20g per scoop, with several clearing 25g. They vary on…
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The suggestions depend on the type of vegetarian you choose to be. Eggs are king when it comes to protein. Cheese is rather good as well, but the carb and fat content vary depending on the type and age of the cheese. Nuts are great for everyone, but are calorie dense and fat heavy. Sarah, how are you arriving at the figure…
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Blue has the right of it, weight everything and trust no other means. It's also a particle size issue where the amount of space a substance takes up is not relevant to how much it weighs. Just look at popcorn.
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The British are here! This one from Herts so feel free to add me.
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Ahh, habits and body cycles. The good news is with continued practice, these go away or move to different times around the new way and times you eat. For the time being, get away from temptation. I signed up to duolingo and when I get these cravings that have nothing to do with hunger, I work on learning German. Anything…
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Trying to have a night out and be healthy is the worst of all worlds. Plan it, reduce your calories that week a bit to help reduce the impact, and just enjoy yourself. One of the best tips is if you are drinking, do not eat at the same time, but I see it the same as going out for a good dinner once a month. Sod making it…
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To be clear: * You do not need to lose weight or maintain. You need to gain 15lbs. * The way you describe your issue, as most posters have said, suggest you need to see a doctor immediately. It can be dangerous to gain weight too quickly and the concerns you have are best discussed with a doctor, not with casual people on…
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Run has the best idea. Since you spend a lot of time in an environment that effectively encourages you to add weight, take steps to change it or strengthen your resolve in spite of it. Tack up a picture of the dress. Set a reminder on your phone for the time you normally eat with something you find motivating. This will…
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Log it and look forwards, not back. A day, a weekend, even a month will fade into nothing as you move forwards. It is only the current moment where we are alive, and happily we can choose how to live in every single moment. Even when it feels like times are bad, when your willpower is exhausted, when it's a bloody Monday,…
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The calorie content of a specific meal is almost irrelevant as long as your daily intake is measured and appropriate for your goals. The same goes for meal timing. What matters is how the timing and meal size helps you to stay consistent. Personally, I prefer to skip breakfast entirely and enjoy having a larger lunch and…
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It has long been the case that with protein powders, most fruit flavours taste strange, medicinal or awful. Banana is often an exception to this. Personally I use Bulk Powders Pure Whey Chocolate which I have mixed with ewe's, cow and coconut milk. Good value and I enjoy the flavour, much better than MyProtein or Optimum…
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There is no food that will specially increase your metabolic rate. There are drugs that will do this, but they are either dangerous, have complex and specific use and require care and strict use, or are now illegal. Meal timing is not relevant for metabolic rate, and the only place where it is important is in relation to…
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It varies from woman to woman. Sometimes quite a lot. The only sure way to know is to compare weight on one week of a cycle to weight the same week next cycle and contrast that with the other weeks. This is because the water weight can fluctuate wildly from a pound or three to more than ten regardless of calorie intake or…
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Hey there. Returning to MFP with more discipline. 28, 6'1", starting at 108kg. I want to get down to 90kg, about 40lbs, then reevaluate. Strength and luck to everyone.
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Record all food and drink intake. Vegetables and fruit have calories, but establishing the habit of tracking your food intake as accurately as possible is important.
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Hello from Hertfordshire!
